can Carvins compare.......

To a Fender P or a J. How about a Stingray or a Sterling. And how about a G and L 1000 of 2000? I'm wondering about feel, tone craftmanship. I dont think tey are parrticularly nice looking especially with the sharp shaped upper horn.

I have played a couple Carvins, and I own a fretless 6 string. It plays as well as anything else I've had - Ken Smith, Warwick, Modulus for example. The build quality, fiinish and attention to detail are excellent. Again, on par with the previous mentioned basses. The neck is smooth and fast, the body is georgous, nice hardware.

The weakness - to me - is electronics. I stayed with the Carvin stuff for a while but my tastes have changed. I find I prefer Bartolini pups and preamp like I had in my Modulus and Lakland. I replaced the Carvin pups and preamp with Bartolini and now she really sings.

e bay. I picked up my LB 75 for a price that would be considered criminal, it was that low. Used Carvins are amazing for the money. I have had a lot of different basses - Music Man, Spectors, Ricks, Fenders - Carvin is no less than equal, and in many ways superior to those basses.